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A caregiver discusses her wishes for a woman who was recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. “Most of all I wish that time will stand still for her, so that she can crawl into bed with her children and hold them as long as she wants to, feeling their bodies curl into hers as they sleep,” she writes.

Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said in a statement that hopefully the full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will make people more confident in becoming vaccinated.

This contraceptive method may provide more benefits beyond contraception, but more research is needed in this area.

Khloe’s story is as unique as the rare neuroendocrine (NET) cancer she was diagnosed with in 2018. The medical team spanned three states including a NET specialist in pediatrics. Part 1 of this series introduces you to Khloe, her family and the beginning of a challenging journey.

“I didn’t think that we were involved in great change, but then change became the name of the game.” — Loretta Ford

A woman writes a poem about her varying experiences with cancer, from surviving to losing both her father and father-in-law.

From blankets to coupons, one oncology nurse makes sure that her patient has what they need before, during and after cancer treatment.

A colleague nominates Jody Ruth Steinhardt for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her commitment to changing the world for patients with lung cancer.

Fitting at least one relaxing, positive moment into your schedule each day has the potential to improve your overall well-being, explains one cancer survivor.

A patient nominates her oncology nurse, who stood by her side when receiving chemotherapy for nearly a year.

A woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer shares a poem about dealing with the obstacles of a health crisis and the struggles of life in general.

Combining PI3 kinase inhibitors with BTK inhibitors can mitigate side effects traditionally seen with PI3 kinase inhibitors, according to recent research.

Preliminary results of the phase 2 trial assessing the safety and efficacy of Cosela with gemcitabine/platinum-based chemotherapy and Bavencio maintenance therapy for metastatic bladder cancer are expected to be released in the second half of 2022.

The FDA granted approval to Opdivo as an adjuvant treatment in patients with high-risk urothelial carcinoma.

A survivor describes the small joys in life and how she avoids letting cancer get in the way.

From Dick Vitale’s early melanoma cancer detection to the authorization of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for patients with cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Frontline Keytruda plus Lenvima for advanced renal cell carcinoma is an effective treatment with life-prolonging benefits, although patients should be monitored for side effects that can be easily managed.

A breast cancer survivor expresses her emotions in a poem about all that cancer has taken from her.

Patients who are immunocompromised, such as patients with blood cancers, may get the boosted immunity needed to reduce their risk for contracting COVID-19 and hospitalization for compilations related to the virus.

Patients with breast cancer are advised to get regular sleep, exercise often, stay hydrated and eat healthy and nutritious foods to prevent “highly debilitating” headaches, according to an expert from Stanford University School of Medicine.

“When I walk into the doctor’s office and the question is asked ‘What are you coming in for today?’ My answer is ‘survivorship,’” writes a four-time cancer survivor about the difficulties of living with a history of complex health issues.

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Olympic triathlete Kevin McDowell discusses his cancer journey and shares some insight on his experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia should talk to their doctors about the use of BTK inhibitors, as they produced promising outcomes in multiple trials.

Widowers were more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer that had distant metastases, according to recent research.

Patients with non-small cell lung cancer had rapid uptake of immunotherapy-containing regimens, but a shorter overall survival than patients in clinical trials.

There’s been joy in the journey, along with the drugs, the endless waiting in chilly waiting rooms, the lab work, shaving my head twice, the CT scans every three months and the steady hum of anxiety in my brain. The time with my husband, kids and grandkids has made it worth every minute of cancer treatment. Bring it on, cancer.

Twelve weeks of acupuncture treatment in certain patients with early-stage breast cancer resulted in a long-term reduction of pain levels.

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Laura Michaelis, a 2019 CURE MPN Hero, about how far we’ve come in the myeloproliferative neoplasm space.

The indication for the PD-1 blocking antibody now includes adults with mismatch repair-deficient recurrent or advanced disease, adding to the previous indication of endometrial solid tumors.

While it is normal for parents of childhood cancer survivors to experience anxiety and depression related to the fear of disease progression, parents are encouraged to seek help to ensure that the fear or progression doesn’t lead to debilitating consequences, according to an expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.